Money in splicing? - Page 2

Vasco · 08-05-2008, 05:23

Splicing is fairly simple work unless you're talking wire rope. If you buy a fid for double braid it usually comes with instructions. I've just discovered they have splicing nuts now for your running rigging, a lot easier, relatively cheap and fast. When i replace my running rigging this is what I'm going to use. Splicing Nut

Therapy · 08-05-2008, 06:13

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Originally Posted by Vasco

Splicing Nut

Very Cool!

Morgan Paul · 08-05-2008, 06:31

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Very Cool!

I second that

Thanks for the link Rick

Paul

**GMac** · 08-05-2008, 13:42

Those Nuts are damn handy to have a couple lying around for panics. Just watch the strength though, they are not as strong as a splice. Not good for dyneemas /vectrans/Zylons and the likes.

Therapy · 08-05-2008, 14:19

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Originally Posted by GMac

Those Nuts are damn handy to have a couple lying around for panics. Just watch the strength though, they are not as strong as a splice. Not good for dyneemas /vectrans/Zylons and the likes.

I have not found info on the strength.
I also want to find info on the strength of a loop created with the ClampTite tool. The wire thing. The "sales" person said it had been tested and was as good as a splice

but did not have the tests with them.

**GordMay** · 08-05-2008, 14:27

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Originally Posted by Therapy

I have not found info on the strength.
(sic: Splicing Nut)

The very first line on Rick's link says:
"Tested up to 3400lbs !"
Of course, they don't specify line size.

**GMac** · 08-05-2008, 14:32

3400lb is about the same as a 8mm (5/16") polyester over polyester double braid. Not that high at all.

Therapy · 08-05-2008, 14:48

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Originally Posted by GordMay

The very first line on Rick's link says:
"Tested up to 3400lbs !"
Of course, they don't specify line size.

I know.
I also looked up a thread from 05 where someone tested it but it was only 1/4 in line.
I have emailed the company ........................this is ClampTite I am talking about.............and am waiting for a response.

I would like to see independent testing on the screw thing also.

If line has say 4000lb breaking strength and a splice, what would it be reduced to?

I guess it needs a new thread.

**GMac** · 08-05-2008, 14:54

Work on 15% lose for a good splice. Often it is less but the 15 gives a little wiggle room/safety factor. A bad splice? could be anything but it's pretty hard to do a real bad one that will lose lots. That's assuming the right splice for the particular rope type is done.

Tellie · 13-05-2008, 06:35

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Originally Posted by David_Old_Jersey

Well done for waiting until the end of the post before giving in to adding that one

Probably also money in Whipping

........and flogging as well.

Weyalan · 13-05-2008, 15:51

I'm also pretty handy at the home-made fruit preserves; cheap to make, really easy, and you can sell 'em off at the local market - money for jam!
(I'm here all week)

**Pblais** · 13-05-2008, 17:13

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I'm talking like $75 for a 14mm double braid eye-splice

I pay $12 US for a double braid eye when I order lines cut to length with and eye. $3 for a good whip too. You can pay $35 for a high tech fibre splice, but to be honest they take a lot more work. There can be money if you are good at it, but not a lot.

Weyalan · 05-08-2008, 22:31

I just made my first cash money on an eye-splice. I sold a guy 75' of decent quality 5/16" double braid with a whipped eye-splice in one and an eye-splice in the other. $25. I figure that was a $7 profit. Ok, it isn't gonna get me rich, but its a start

David_Old_Jersey · 06-08-2008, 11:38

Way to go!

imagine2frolic · 06-08-2008, 12:02

Rome wasn't built in a day.......congradulations

08-05-2008, 05:23	#16
Vasco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto in summer, further south in winter. Boat: CS36Merlin, "La Belle Aurore" Ben393 "Breathless" Posts: 1,833 Images: 34	Splicing is fairly simple work unless you're talking wire rope. If you buy a fid for double braid it usually comes with instructions. I've just discovered they have splicing nuts now for your running rigging, a lot easier, relatively cheap and fast. When i replace my running rigging this is what I'm going to use. Splicing Nut __________________ Rick I Toronto

06-08-2008, 11:38	#29
David_Old_Jersey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sailing to the Moon........ Boat: Yes - But tied to the Dock. Posts: 1,323 Images: 1	Way to go! __________________ Open your mind, but not so far your brain falls out.

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GMac Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North of the Bridge, thankfully Boat: R930 Posts: 1,147	Those Nuts are damn handy to have a couple lying around for panics. Just watch the strength though, they are not as strong as a splice. Not good for dyneemas /vectrans/Zylons and the likes.

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GMac Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North of the Bridge, thankfully Boat: R930 Posts: 1,147	3400lb is about the same as a 8mm (5/16") polyester over polyester double braid. Not that high at all.

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GMac Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North of the Bridge, thankfully Boat: R930 Posts: 1,147	Work on 15% lose for a good splice. Often it is less but the 15 gives a little wiggle room/safety factor. A bad splice? could be anything but it's pretty hard to do a real bad one that will lose lots. That's assuming the right splice for the particular rope type is done.

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Weyalan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tasmania Boat: VandeStadt IOR 40' - Insatiable Posts: 1,091 Images: 29	I'm also pretty handy at the home-made fruit preserves; cheap to make, really easy, and you can sell 'em off at the local market - money for jam! (I'm here all week)

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Weyalan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tasmania Boat: VandeStadt IOR 40' - Insatiable Posts: 1,091 Images: 29	I just made my first cash money on an eye-splice. I sold a guy 75' of decent quality 5/16" double braid with a whipped eye-splice in one and an eye-splice in the other. $25. I figure that was a $7 profit. Ok, it isn't gonna get me rich, but its a start

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